FDA Recall Terminated

Pathfinder Holter Analyzer is a Programmable Diagnostic Computer. The brochure is labeled in part: "***Pathfinder Holter Analyzer ***Spacelabs Healthcare Company Headquarters***5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029***PO Box 7018, Issaquah, WA 98027-7018***Telephone: 425-657-7200***In North America: 800-522-7025***www.spacelabshealthcare.com***". The Reynolds Pathfinder 700 Holter Analyzer is intended to be used to analyze magnetic tapes of ambulatory electrocardiograms made on compatible Holter Recorders. The system will detect various arrhythmias and will measure ST elevation or depression. The system acts in both a automatic mode (tape analyzed without operator intervention) and in an interactive mode; (operator can intervene and affect analysis).

Recall: Z-2611-2011 · Initiated May 24, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2611-2011
Event Number
59004
Firm
Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc
FEI Number
3010157426
Product Code
DQK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
May 24, 2011
Posted
June 22, 2011
Terminated
October 26, 2011
Address
5150 220th Ave Se, Issaquah, WA, 98029-6834

Description

Pathfinder Holter Analyzer is a Programmable Diagnostic Computer. The brochure is labeled in part: "***Pathfinder Holter Analyzer ***Spacelabs Healthcare Company Headquarters***5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029***PO Box 7018, Issaquah, WA 98027-7018***Telephone: 425-657-7200***In North America: 800-522-7025***www.spacelabshealthcare.com***". The Reynolds Pathfinder 700 Holter Analyzer is intended to be used to analyze magnetic tapes of ambulatory electrocardiograms made on compatible Holter Recorders. The system will detect various arrhythmias and will measure ST elevation or depression. The system acts in both a automatic mode (tape analyzed without operator intervention) and in an interactive mode; (operator can intervene and affect analysis).

Reason

A potential hazard associated with the use of Spacelabs Healthcare Pathfinder Holter Analyzer software. The second 24 hours of a 48 hours EVO recording will not be analyzed.

Action

Spacelabs Healthcare sent a "URGENT-MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated June 3, 2011 to all customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Spacelabs Healthcare recommended that until software upgrades can be done, the customers should weigh the benefits versus the risks when deciding whether or not to continue using the product. Spacelabs Healthcare also recommended that customers advise their staff that the second 24 hours of a 48 hour EVO recording would not be analyzed. Field service engineers will be contacting customers to set up a time and date to install the revised version of the Pathfinder software. Spacelabs will upgrade Pathfinder software regardless of whether the consignees are using EVO recorders to ensure this hazard does not happen in the future. Consignees can call Spacelabs Healthcare at 1-800-522-7025 and select 2 for Technical Support, or outside the US, 44 1992 507740 for any questions about this recall.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including states of CA and NC and countries of Czech Republic, Denmark, Hong Kong, Israel, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

58 units total (5 units in US and 53 units internationally)